Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 54 (4) A person who imports any hazardous waste or any other waste into the territory of Uganda contrary to subsection (1) or (2) shall be responsible for removal of the waste from Uganda and for its disposal.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 54 (4)
Section 54 (1) and (2) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Harzadous waste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Wild Life Act Chapter 200
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Wild Life Act Chapter 200
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 76. Offences relating to import, export or reexport of specimen of protected species.
Any person who is convicted of an offence under section 66 or 67 or under regulations made under section 67 is liable to a fine of not less than ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years, and in any case the fine shall not be less than the value of the specimen involved in the commission of the offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII para 76
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wild Life
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 02 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2004 No. 71.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mining Regulations, 2004
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 77. (2) A permit to import minerals shall be in Form XXXVIII in the First Schedule to these Regulations and shall be issued only after payment of the applicable fee specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations.
- Reference of the measure
- Part XIII para 77 (2)
Third Schedule - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) An application for a licence to import drugs shall be made using Form 23 in the Schedule to these Regulations and shall be accompanied by the licence of the licensed person and the prescribed fees.
5 (6) A person authorised to import a narcotic drug or psychotropic substances shall, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the drugs, make returns to the Authority and shall after the importation, hand over the permit to the Authority.
11 (1) For the purposes of regulation 10, the person who re-exports drugs that are refused entry into Uganda, shall make an application for verification to the Authority and the application shall be accompanied by the relevant invoices and other documents related to the drugs including the exact point of destination of the drugs and the prescribed fees.
16 (1)The person who donates the drug and the recipient of the drug shall agree, prior to the importation, on the responsibility for the costs of-
(a) the international and national transportation of the donated drug;
(b) the customs warehousing and storage; and
(c) the clearing and other ancillary activities.
17(2) The certificate of donation shall indicate the conditions to be fulfilled by the recipient, if any, the name of the manufacturer of the drug, the name of the drug and its batch number, the dates of manufacture and expiry of the drug and any other condition as the authorised person may deem fit.
20(4) Where the Authority refuses to allow drugs for donation, due to the poor quality of the drugs, the drugs shall be destroyed by the Authority at the cost of the importer.
(5) The Authority may order the destruction of drugs imported for donation which does not comply with the requirements of these Regulations at the cost of the donor and the recipient. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulations 4(1); 5 (6) and 11 (1)
Form 23
Part III Regulations 16 (1); 17 (2) and 20 (4) & (5) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Narcotic drug ; psychotropic substances; drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 July 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 July 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No. 31 of 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Fees) Regulations, 2014
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- 2. Fees.
(1) The Authority shall charge the fees specified in the Schedule to these Regulations, in respect of the activities and functions specified in the Schedule.
(2) The fees paid under these Regulations to the Authority, in respect of any activity or function is non-refundable whether an application is successful or not.
(3) The prescribed fee is payable at the time of making the application to the Authority.
(4) The Authority shall not receive an application in respect of which the prescribed fee is not paid. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (1), (2), (3), & (4)
Fees Schedule :
Part 1 (1) (a) & (b) ; 2 (b) ; 3 (b) and 5
Parts 6; 7(5) & (6); 8 and 14 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 20.8 Customs, enforcement agencies and regulatory agencies responsible for supervision of pharmaceutical products should establish means for cooperation and information exchange in order to prevent importation of counterfeit pharmaceutical products.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20.8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 12 October 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 October 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No. 56 of 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Petroleum (Marking and Quality Control) Regulations, 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. Other offences and penalties.
(1) The holder of a petroleum operating licence, whether an importer, marketer of a petroleum product, dealer or retailer, or any other person commits an offence where he or she-
(a) is found in possession of an unauthorised marker or a petroleum product with an unauthorised marker;
(b) tampers with or breaks a seal applied to a petroleum facility including a pump of a depot, retail outlet, consumer site, truck or wagon.
(c) exceeds fourty five days before effecting payment for marking carried out under these regulations.
(2) An importer, marketer or dealer of a petroleum product, or any other person who commits an offence under subregulation (1) is liable on conviction to-
(a) pay a fine of twenty five currency points, in the case of an offender committing the offence for the first time;
(b) pay a fine of fourty eight currency points, in the case of an offender committing the offence for the second time;
(c) suspension of his or her operating licence for a period of not more than six months in the case of a third offence;
(d) revocation of his or her operating licence and forfeiture to the state of the petroleum product in the case of a fourth offence.
11. Fees.
The fees to be paid by importers for the testing and examination of petroleum products under these Regulations shall be five Uganda shillings for every litre. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 10 & 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments Supplement to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Communications (Telecommunications and Radio Communications Equipment Type Approval) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11 (7) A device which is subject to verification shall be uniquely identified by a person responsible for marketing or importing the device into Uganda.
(9) An importer or manufacturer shall maintain adequate identification records to facilitate positive identification for each verified device.
18 (2) Before a label is applied on any equipment or cabling, the following requirements shall be complied with—
(e) a manufacturer or importer shall make a written declaration in relation to the equipment or cabling. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11(7) & (9); Regulation 18 (2)(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Telecommunications and Radio Communications equipment and cabling
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Petroleum Supply Act 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Petroleum Supply Act 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 18. Application for permit or license
(6) An applicant for a permit or license or for the renewal or assignment of a permit or license shall pay an application fee to the Commissioner prescribed by regulations.
22. Assignment of permits and license
No permit or license may be assigned by or otherwise transferred from the holder to another person without the prior approval in writing of the Commissioner and subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, unless otherwise provided for by regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV Regulations 18(6) and 22
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No.4of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Atomic Energy Regulations, 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 19. Authorisation to import, export or transport.
(1) A person who applies for an authorisation to import, export or transport any apparatus, article, plant, installation or other material or substance which is a source or intended to be used for the purposes of emission of radiation, shall—
(b) pay a licence fee as specified in Schedule 6. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 19 (1)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Apparatus, article, plant, installation or other material or substance which is a source or intended to be used for the purposes of emission of radiation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No.4of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Atomic Energy Regulations, 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 105. Sender to receive acknowledgement receipt of materials.
The person who sends the radioactive materials shall ensure that an acknowledgement receipt of the dispatched radioactive materials is received by him or her within thirty days from the date of dispatch.
106. Monitoring arrival of shipment.
The person who sends the radioactive materials shall monitor the arrival of any shipment or part of a shipment to its destination where acknowledgement is received in accordance with regulation 105 and shall carry out an investigation regarding the status of the shipment or part shipment.
111. Notification of Council.
(3) The authority of each country through which the consignment is to be transported shall be notified at least seven days in advance and the notification shall include the following information—
(a) Type C packages containing radioactive material with an activity greater than 3000 A1 or 3000 A2, as appropriate, or
1000 TBq, whichever is the lower;
(b) Type B(U) packages containing radioactive material with an activity greater than 3000 A1 or 3000 A2, as appropriate, or 1000 TBq, whichever is the lower;
(c) Type B(M) packages; or
(d) shipment under special arrangement.
(4) The consignment notification shall include—
(a) sufficient information to enable the identification of the package or packages including all applicable certificate
numbers and identification marks;
(b) information on the date of shipment, the expected date of arrival and proposed routing;
(c) the names of the radioactive materials or nuclides;
(d) descriptions of the physical and chemical forms of the radioactive material, or whether it is a special form of
radioactive material or low dispersible radioactive material;
(e) the maximum activity of the radioactive contents during transport expressed in units of a Becquerel (Bq) with an
appropriate SI prefix; and
(f) for fissile material, the mass of fissile material in units of grams (g), or multiples thereof may be used in place of
activity.
(5) The consignor shall not be required to send a separate notification where the required information has been included in the application for shipment approval. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII Regulations 105; 106 and 111(3, 4 &5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive materials
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 299:2013, Edible sunflower oil – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,methods of sampling and test for edible sunflower oil derived from the seeds of Hellanthus annuus L intended for human consumption. The standard does not apply to sunflower oil, intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US 171:2000, Standard specifications for edible sunflower oil, which has been technically revised).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 299:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible sunflower oil derived from the seeds of Hellanthus annuus L
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 5172:2006, Gas welding equipment — Blowpipes for gas welding, heating and cutting — Specifications
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies specifications and tests for blowpipes for gas welding, heating and cutting of metals. It applies to manual blowpipes for welding and heating with a nominal thermal power up to 32 000 kcal/h, and manual and machine cutting blowpipes with a cutting range up to 300 mm. This standard does not apply to air-aspirated blowpipes which are covered in US ISO 9012.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 5172:2006
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Blowpipes for gas welding, heating and cutting
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 17078-4:2010, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Drilling and production equipment — Part 4: Practices for side-pocket mandrels and related equipment
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides informative documentation to assist the user/purchaser and the supplier/manufacturer in specification, design, selection, testing, calibration, reconditioning, installation and use of side-pocket mandrels, flow-control devices and associated latches and installation tools. The product design and manufacturing-related requirements for these products are included within the other parts of US ISO 17078.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 17078-4:2010
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- side-pocket mandrels and related equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 13009:2015, Tourism and related services — Requirements and recommendations for beach operation
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard establishes general requirements and recommendations for beach operators that offer tourist and visitor services. It provides guidance for both beach operators and users regarding the delivery of sustainable management and planning, beach ownership, sustainable infrastructure and service provision needs, including beach safety, information and communication, cleaning and waste removal. This standard is applicable to beaches during the bathing season.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 13009:2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tourism and related services
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 13880:1999, Petroleum and natural gas industries —Content and drafting of a technical specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides guidance for the content and drafting of a technical specification in order to ensure that all technical requirements of a product, process or service are included and can be verified as complying with specified performance requirements, such as may be specified in a functional specification (see US ISO 13879).
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 13880:1999
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum and natural gas industries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 13879:2015, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Content and drafting of a functional specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides guidance on the content and drafting of a functional specification. A functional specification may not be necessary if a user/purchaser wishes to obtain a known standard product, process or service manufactured/supplied to a recognized standard.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 13879:2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum and natural gas industries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO/TS 16976-3:2011, Respiratory protective devices — Human factors — Part 3: Physiological responses and limitations of oxygen and limitations of carbon dioxide in the breathing environment
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard gives:
a description of the factors contributing to the present content of the Earth's atmosphere;
a description of the physiology of human respiration;
a survey of the current biomedical literature on the effects of carbon dioxide and oxygen on human physiology;
examples of environmental circumstances where the partial pressure of oxygen or carbon dioxide can vary from that found at sea level. - Reference of the measure
- US ISO/TS 16976-3:2011
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Respiratory protective devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO/TS 16976-6:2014, Respiratory protective devices — Human factors — Part 6: Psycho-physiological effects
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides information on the psycho-physiological effects related to the wearing of respiratory protective devices (RPD) and it is intended for the preparation of standards for selection and use of RPD. It specifies for the writers of RPD standards, principles relating to
the interaction between RPD and the human physiological and psychological perception,
the acceptance by the wearer, and
the need for training to improve acceptance of the RPD by the wearer.
This standard does not cover requirements related to the specific hazard for which the RPD is designed. - Reference of the measure
- US ISO/TS 16976-6:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Respiratory protective devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Vol. CVIII No. 57
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO/TS 16976-7:2013, Respiratory protective devices — Human factors — Part 7: Hearing and speech
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard contains information related to the interaction between respiratory protective devices and the human body functions of hearing and speech.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO/TS 16976-7:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- respiratory protective devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.



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